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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,587.96, 5,381.78 and 990.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,587.96, 5,381.78 and 990.86 is: 1,486.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,587.96 : 5,381.78 = 990.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,587.96/5,381.78 = 990.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,587.96x = 5,381.78 × 990.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,587.96x = 5,332,590.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,332,590.53/3,587.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486.25

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